Seanad debates
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: An gá go dtabharfaidh an...
- Order of Business (56 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013 - Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business...
- An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (292 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for public service reform and the OPW to the House. We will now turn to the Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad...
- Parental Leave Bill 2013: Second Stage (73 speeches)
Before I call on the proposal to be moved, on my behalf and that of my colleague from County Leitrim, Senator Comiskey, I welcome Councillor Frank Dolan and some friends and neighbours from Sligo...
- Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Second Stage (50 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to the House.
- An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 speeches)
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- Business of Seanad (51 speeches)
As the contributions are three times longer than the Second Stage contributions it is obvious we need more time. Can I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that the debate will adjourn...
- An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (390 speeches)
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- Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
- Local Electoral Area Boundary Committee Report (6 speeches)
At this late hour, I would like to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd. I call on Senator Thomas Byrne.
- Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (4 speeches)
Go raibh maith agat as ucht do fhoighne agus beagáinín moille a bheith orm anseo agus tá mé an-bhuíoch don Aire Stáit as ucht a bheith anseo chomh deireanach seo san...
- Mortgage Arrears Proposals (7 speeches)
If ever there was as reason to save the Seanad, it might be the dedication seen tonight from various Senators, including Senator Ó Clochartaigh, Byrne and myself. On a more serious note, I...